Wheel Bearing Replacement. Learn how to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly. This is a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Explorer but the process will be very similar for replacing any wheel bearing hub assembly with an axle running through it. I was quoted over $650 at the stealership to do the job again so save a ton of money and do it yourself and do it properly so it won’t fail again.
Here is the wheel bearing hub assembly I used: http://www.mevotech.com/product/hub-assemblies/
How to Replace another wheel bearing hub assembly (Pontiac G8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04AyCYIUEWQ
Wheel Bearing Cutaway: COMING SOON!!!
How to Tell if a Wheel Bearing is Bad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvKWGjmPKoc
How to Replace a Pressed in Wheel Bearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLSXQ_LLpWY
Home-made penetrating fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WuVBFTzoKc
BlueDriver OBD2 Scanner Product Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPI36bKVCjk
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15 thoughts on “How to replace a front wheel bearing”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hector Soso says:

    Does it matter which side you put the new assembly on didn’t shore left it right

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steven Hale says:

    Hey I got a 2010 and want to know if I can change just the baring not the whole wheel hub assembly.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars eli bendle says:

    Thanks

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars D K says:

    haha the voice is not the same as today

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lex772 says:

    Hi Chris. I'm getting a humming noise that gets louder on acceleration. There's no vibration through steering wheel. Do you think this could be related to the wheel bearing? Thanks.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Willie January says:

    Thank you so much. You saved me $285 and taught me something new also!!!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kos sher says:

    How many people zoomed in to see his face? is an awesome dude❤

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars styldsteel1 says:

    Chris, would bad wheel bearings cause wheel vibrations at highway speeds (above 40 mph)

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars APerson says:

    Chris just about made the neighborhood evacuate with that wheel bearing haha

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A&P Morales says:

    Good job amigo gracias por tus video amigo

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rubes says:

    Holy smokes Chris is hot! 🥵🔥

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ramon Ocasio says:

    Hey Chris Fix i been watching your videos for years. You do a great job explaining how to do things. I just replaced the struts on my wife's car. I just wanted to say thank you because I learned from your video's on how to do it. Keep up the great work. I appreciate you. You are a blessing 🙏

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zalphos says:

    really can't say enough how useful and well made these videos are. Clear, thorough, interesting, and you teach not just instruct.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bridget Major says:

    What app is that i need it for myself and it wil help me

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Elsen says:

    I watched this just to understand what it would take to replace it.
    Not usually a car person, but you explained it so simply, makes me want to try lol 😜🤷‍♀️

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